Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-02-10
BRIDG EPORT.

The Belmont Co. Teachers Associa-
ton met at the Kirkwood school builds
ing, last Saturday. Teachers usually
know each other, by sort of free ma.
sonry, but an introducing committee
seemed necessary in this case, 10 break
up Quaker meeting, and establish par
ity-Mr Wenner, of Bellaire, and Miss
Barnett, of Bridgeport, performed this
pleasing duty. After fraterniziBg and
exchanging compliments, tile meeting
was called to order by the President.
Apostle quotations from Spencer were
introduced, the exercise being led by
Prof Jones, of Bellaire. A very neat
little dinner was served by the High
school girls, and highly appreciated by
the teachers present. At / Is p 10 the
president called the meeting to order,
and Miss Alice Cunningham. of Bell
aire, read al interesting paper on "HOw
to treat pupils" which was discussed by
the teachers. Some teachers thought
that a gallon of hot 1Ccrter taken before
school, would produce good results,
and others thought that what was IN the
acater was perhaps more potent than the
water itself. The paper was well arr
ranged. we'll digested. and gave pleasure
to all present. It was discussed at
length by Mr. Hamilton, whose speech
occasioned broad smiles. Miss Mary
Clayland read u paper on Geography"
which was, on the whole, as good pa
per on that subject as the association
ever received. 1t was discussed and en-
dorsed by the association, as was also
Miss Cunningham's essay, previously
referred to. Some miscellaneous busi-
ness was disposed Of. and the association
adjourned, all agreeing that it was time
spent proftably and eDjoyably. The as
sociation received a number of new
members. The next meeting will be in
Bellaire.
"Tbey say" Will Graham, the popular
and efficient secretary of the Standard
mill, will sever his connection with the
mill. to accept situation with the steel
works, at Bellaire.
The c 81 L contemplate extensive inr
provements on their premises about the
old depots, whereby its facilities for bu>
siness will be greatly enhanced.
Our young friends Fowler & Drum
mond, anticipate dissolution of part
nership soon, and hence are offering
great bargains in their goods. We re.
gret to hear of their plan to go 1t alone,
for they are both most worthy young
men.
We beg to say a word in commenda
tion of our public schools. Our efficient
superintendent, James Duncan and his
wide awake corps of teachers deserve
the fullest need of praise for their good
work.
Capt Asa > Smith, one of our old time
citizens, died Suddenly last Thursday,
and was buried on Sabbath, from the
NJ E church. The Captain was one of
onr excellent citizens, and sterling old
patriots.
Two colored men named respectively
Jim Jackson, recently from Virginia,
and Stephen Grigsly, thought to help
themselves unbidden, to Adam Eberle's
liquors. were caught in the act. and on
being cornered, both jumped through
window, carrying sash and glass togeth-
er, and lit on their hands ten feet below,
on a stone walk, and then skipped. Both
were SUBSEQUENTLY arrested, and tried
before Mayor Junkins. who gave jack
son S139 and Griosly $50. Grigsly was
bailed out Jackson now diverts himself
on the stone pile at ST Clairsville.